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Chocolate vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chocolate and rosemary

  • Chocolate has more copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, and magnesium; however, rosemary is higher in vitamin A, fiber, calcium, and vitamin B6.
  • Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 81% more than rosemary.
  • Rosemary contains 7 times less saturated fat than chocolate. Chocolate contains 18.519g of saturated fat, while rosemary contains 2.838g.
  • The glycemic index of rosemary is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Rosemary, fresh.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.4%
Contains more IronIron +20.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.5%
~equal in Sodium ~26mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.4%
Contains more FatsFats +433.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.5%
Contains more WaterWater +6886.6%
Contains more OtherOther +38.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +722.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Rosemary
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Rosemary DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 0.301mg 81%
Saturated fat 18.519g 2.838g 71%
Fats 31.28g 5.86g 39%
Fiber 7g 14.1g 28%
Folate 109µg 27%
Calcium 56mg 317mg 26%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.336mg 23%
Calories 546kcal 131kcal 21%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 1.16g 21%
Manganese 1.419mg 0.96mg 20%
Phosphorus 206mg 66mg 20%
Iron 8.02mg 6.65mg 17%
Vitamin A 2µg 146µg 16%
Magnesium 146mg 91mg 13%
Carbs 61.17g 20.7g 13%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.804mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg 10%
Zinc 2.01mg 0.93mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.152mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Protein 4.88g 3.31g 3%
Potassium 559mg 668mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.901g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.912mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.036mg 1%
Net carbs 54.17g 6.6g N/A
Sugar 47.9g N/A
Sodium 24mg 26mg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Rosemary
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chocolate
30%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.681g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.